Windows 10: Running Windows Defender alongside another antivirus application

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  1. Running Windows Defender alongside another antivirus application


    Hi there,We currently use FortiClient as our AV solution but is it possible to also have Windows Defender running at the same time?

    :)
     
    Steve Kakei, Sep 18, 2023
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  2. afornal Win User

    Defender AntiVirus

    There are 4 options under Defender. Two refer to AntiVirus; AntiVirus Network Inspection Service & AntiVirus Services. Under Startup Type these two are listed as manual and the Status column said Inspection Service is running. When I clicked on the Start
    button in Properties, I got an immediate message: "Win.. Def.. Anti.. Serv.. on local comp.. started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."
     
    afornal, Sep 18, 2023
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  3. Windows Defender seems to be running constantly

    Hi Jeff,

    Windows Defender Antivirus helps protect your PC against malware (malicious software) like viruses, spyware, and other potentially unwanted software. It is also providing real-time protection when malware tries to install itself
    or run on your PC. That’s why it is always running in the background if you check the Task Manager.

    If you want to temporarily turn off Windows Defender Antivirus, follow these steps:

    • Click the Start button, then type
      Windows Defender Security Center
      .
    • Open Windows Defender Security Center, then select
      Virus & threat protection > Threat settings.
    • Turn off Real-time protection.

    Note:

    • If you temporarily turn off the Windows Defender Antivirus, your device may be vulnerable to threats.
    • Scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or installed will not be scanned.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Efraim Gar, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. Running Windows Defender alongside another antivirus application

    Third-party antivirus alongside Windows defender

    Microsoft designed Defender to automatically disable itself if another AV is detected, so it is a bit of a pickle.
    You can use some other AVs with other AVs, for example Immunet can be run alongside of Avast/AVG/Avira.

    If you want Windows Defender, you can combine it with an on-demand scanner HitmanPro or Zemana.
    Glasswire is a good addition, it will give you some control and an overview in a visually pleasing way.
     
    TairikuOkami, Sep 18, 2023
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